Total 372 Director/C-Level quality control engineer job vacancies in Malaysia

Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and strategic direction to the engineering team.
• Develop and implement engineering strategies and initiatives to drive business growth and achieve company goals.
• Manage and oversee engineering projects, ensuring timely and successful completion.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative engineering solutions.
• Monitor industry trends and advancements to identify opportunities for improvement and innovation.
• Manage relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure customer satisfaction and business growth.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the engineering team.
• Oversee budgeting, resource allocation, and risk management for engineering projects.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and safety requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in engineering, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

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Multiple M&E Consultant firms

Electrical or Mechanical Associate Director

MUST be a registered Professional Engineer with Singapore PEB board.

Min 5 years in consultancy preferred. Professional Engineer from contractor and developer firms are also welcome to apply.

Wide range of salary, depends on experiences.

Job Description

• Lead and drive a team of engineers in Electrical or Mechanical services for the project from concept stage, design development, contract documentation, authority submissions, site administration to project completion
• Well verse in ACMV, Electrical, Fire Protection, Plumbing & Sanitary, ELV.

Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and strategic direction to the engineering team.
• Develop and implement engineering strategies and initiatives to drive business growth and achieve company goals.
• Manage and oversee engineering projects, ensuring timely and successful completion.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative engineering solutions.
• Monitor industry trends and advancements to identify opportunities for improvement and innovation.
• Manage relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure customer satisfaction and business growth.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the engineering team.
• Oversee budgeting, resource allocation, and risk management for engineering projects.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and safety requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in engineering, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Interested candidates who wish to apply for the advertised position, please click on the APPLY

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About the job

-Work with Regional Chief Information Security Officer to drive and deliver the Bank's security transformation agenda including implementation of security strategy, technologies and building up operations for the region

-Manage projects within regional transformation program

-Maintain all relevant technical documentation, processes, procedures and reportable metrics

-Select technologies implementing bank's cyber security program and control objectives.

- Build and operate technologies which necessary to maintain bank's cyber security program

-Work with third party vendors to design, deploy, maintain and operate Bank's security solutions.

-Build cybersecurity engineering, maintenance and operational teams.

-Configure and Troubleshoot bank's security systems

skills and experience required

-Minimum 15 years of experience in hands on cybersecurity and project management roles

-Strong understanding of various cyber security technologies addressing the protection of identities, data, applications,endpoints and infrastructure.

-Demonstrated experience in applying security and risk frameworks such as: NIST, Mitre ATT&CK, Mitre DEFEND, ISO27K

-Demonstrated experience in applying technical solutions to meet regulatory requirements stipulated by regional authorities (examples: MAS, HKMA, BOJ, RBI, BNM, CFR-RBA, CBIRC, etc)

- Demonstrated experience is building the cyber security teams in the areas of engineering and/or operations. Program and project management skills

-Broad knowledge across all facets of modern cybersecurity program, including strong understanding of current and emerging trends and threats.

To apply online please use the apply function, alternatively you may contact Chloe Chen at chloe.chen(@)randstad.com.sg. (EA: 94C3609 /R1768253)

Chief Engineer Cape Jervis - Permanent Full Time THIS DIAMOND ROLE IS A RARE OPPORTUNITY Do you have a strong work ethic and an enthusiastic attitude to join our amazing Marine Operations team? If so we would like to hear from you! You will require a Marine Engineer Class 3 to be considered for this role. We encourage you to apply! About the role The position of Chief Engineer is an integral part of the SeaLink South Australia's Marine Operations crew. The primary function of this role is the safe and efficient operation of Company vessel engines and mechanical systems. This will include working as part of a team, whilst maintaining excellence in safety and reliability at all times. The Chief Engineer is expected to meet and exceed key performance indicators, whilst displaying a high level of work ethics. This position requires interpersonal and organisational skills, and effective written and verbal communication abilities are essential.…

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NV-2 Australian Government Security ClearanceIdeally you will be a degree qualified engineer with at least 15 years of experience in defence engineering and large ASDEFCON projects.Membership with the Institute of Engineers Australia (IEAust) with Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) or similar industry body credential.Experience leading large teams of engineers (design and integration) to deliver Defence capability to an ADF customer.Whilst you will be a passionate advocate of engineering, you will understand business imperatives, and be able to communicate with all levels and departments – representing engineering and related technical issues in a way that can be understood by relevant audiences.We’ve been keeping Australia safer, healthier and more efficient for 25 years, here’s just three ways how:We work with the Australian Department of Defence to design and operate the cyber security tools used across the Army, Navy and Air force.We deliver software development and operational support through to the integration of underwater autonomous vehicles and survey ships to…

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Responsibilities:

• To ensure that the engineering installations and constructions meet government rules and regulations.
• To supervise the whole process of manufacturing works which will include specificiations, design, tender, evaluation, recommendation and award of contracts.
• To oversee the implementation of preventive maintenance and repair schedules of all hotel machinery, equipment and facilities.
• egotiate and follow-up with successful contractors to ensure that all work is done in compliance with company, local and regional health and safety standards.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations with team members, guiding and training team members to be competent for higher positions.
• Encourage teamwork and motivate team members to produce the best possible results in their course of work

Requirements:

• Minimum Diploma / Bachelor Degree in Engineering / Mechanical / Electrical.
• Minimum 5 years as a Chief Engineer.
• Self-motivated and able to leverage on team.
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of people and team development.

You will support the Director of Engineering in managing the Engineering department, ensuring the efficient running of the all hotel facilities, including all fire and life safety equipment and systems. It will be your responsibility to plan and manage all preventative maintenance work, new projects, extensions, and renovations. You will be involved in preparing the Engineering budget for the property, and will provide the Engineering knowledge for the hotel strategic and operational plans. You will monitor energy usage in the hotel, and implement initiatives to conserve energy wherever possible.

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint. 

Work Shift:

8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Union Position:

No

Department Details

Summary

Provide oversight of quality, performance improvement, and patient safety activities. Develop the vision and strategic plan for quality, safety and continuous improvement across the Enterprise.

Job Description

Responsibilities include: budget management, allocation of appropriate resources and staffing, action plans, issue resolution, program development, education and mentorship of regional staff. Consults with senior leaders and frontline staff regarding error prevention strategies, advises on policies to encourage a culture of safety and design programs to deploy best practices in regard to increased error reporting and error reduction across the organization. Accountable to develop programmatic planning and project coordination to achieve the strategic goals of Sanford pertaining to quality, performance improvement and patient safety. Demonstrates the ability to analyze and synthesize complex or diverse information. Works well in group problem solving situations. Exhibits strong communication and presentation skills, and shows the ability to manage and coordinate project team activities. Effectively influences actions and opinions of others. Demonstrates understanding of clinical presentations of disease processes across the age spectrum. Demonstrates the ability to write clearly and concisely, communicating complex concepts accurately. Effectively presents information in a variety of venues and organizes communication systems necessary to achieve goals. Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Maintains an understanding of clinical presentations of disease processes across the age spectrum is necessary.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in nursing, public health, pharmacy, health administration, or other healthcare related field is required. Master's degree preferred.

Minimum of three years quality improvement experience required. Prior leadership/management experience is preferred.

Certifications in quality, patient safety, LEAN/Six-Sigma, project management or other applicable improvement methodologies is preferred.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. 

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.

Job Title

Director of Quality Optimization

Job Description

The Director of Quality Optimization will be responsible for leading strategic First Time Quality (FTQ) and Inspection Optimization initiatives, aimed at driving significant cost savings and process improvements through the optimization of inspection, sampling, and destructive testing methodologies.

Your role:

• Oversee the implementation of the First Time Quality (FTQ) and Inspection Optimization programs across various operations sites globally, with a focus on fostering a culture of quality at the source and reducing reliance on manual inspection throughout the manufacturing process.
• Responsible for Strategic and Functional team leadership, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and quality excellence.
• Will work closely with site resources to implement changes, ensure successful adoption of optimized inspection methodologies and with stakeholders to gather input, address challenges, and drive continuous improvement efforts.
• Will establish, monitor, and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of inspection optimization and FTQ program initiatives.
• Reporting to the Head of Quality- Integrated Supply Chain (ISC) QMS/RC & CoE you will collaborate with cross-functional teams including operations, quality assurance, engineering, and supply chain to drive alignment and integration of inspection optimization and FTQ initiatives.
• This Hybrid, San Diego, CA based role may require travel Domestic/International travel up to 30%, to support strategic/key initiatives and leadership activities.

You're the right fit if:

• You’ve acquired a minimum of 10 years' Quality Management (QMS) experience within FDA regulated medical device manufacturing environments, with proven experience leading inspection optimization and process/continuous improvement initiatives.
• You have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in strategic/functional leadership, as well as excellent communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and motivate cross-functional teams.
• You have detailed knowledge of inspection methodologies, statistical analysis, and quality management principles.
• You have proven experience implementing First Time Quality (FTQ) or similar defect prevention programs.
• You’ve demonstrated the ability to drive change, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and achieve measurable results.
• You have project management experience, including the ability to prioritize tasks, manage resources, and meet deadlines.
• You have a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a quality related field (Required), Master’s degree desired. Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or similar certifications are a plus.
• You have demonstrated experience working in a highly matrixed, geographically diverse business environment and the ability to work effectively within a team in a fast-paced changing environment.
• You must be able to successfully perform the following minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this position. 
• US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa, now or in the future.

About Philips:

We are a health technology company. We built our entire company around the belief that every human matters, and we won't stop until everybody everywhere has access to the quality healthcare that we all deserve. Do the work of your life to help improve the lives of others.

• Learn more about our business.
• Discover our rich and exciting history.
• Learn more about our purpose.
• Read more about our employee benefits.

If you’re interested in this role and have many, but not all, of the experiences needed, we encourage you to apply. You may still be the right candidate for this or other opportunities at Philips. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion here.

Philips Transparency Details:

The pay range for this position is $154,000 to $264,000 annually.  The actual base pay offered may vary depending on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity.  

Philips is an Equal Employment and Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veteran and maintains a drug-free workplace.

Functional Competencies:

• Oversee and lead marine operations, surveys, and quality matters within the Operations Cluster.
• Utilize extensive seagoing experience to ensure effective management of maritime activities.
• Drive operational excellence through a profound understanding and implementation of digital tools and technologies.
• Develop and implement strategies to enhance the efficiency and safety of marine operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless coordination between departments.
• Maintain compliance with industry regulations and standards related to marine operations and quality.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in marine operations. Preference for candidates with extensive experience in Classification activities.
• Strong technical background with hands-on seagoing experience.
• In-depth knowledge of digital tools and technologies relevant to marine operations.
• Proven track record of leadership and achieving operational excellence.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  

Role purpose

Our Business Intelligence teams work as trusted advisors to leading Fortune 500 companies, financial institutions, private market investors and law firms across the region. We help our clients understand and manage a variety of business risks, enabling them to succeed in complex environments. Your work as a member of the team will include conducting strategic intelligence projects, evaluating potential local partners and investments, mapping out sources of reputational and integrity risk and conducting investigations to help our clients respond to internal and external threats to their operations, including helping to resolve disputes.

This role is responsible for;

• Leading research and intelligence-led projects focused on strategic intelligence to inform decision-making, as well as determining integrity, anti-corruption, fraud related or other issues for our clients.
• Leading, motivating and developing a team of high-performing consultants
• Developing and responding to revenue targets by demonstrating superior client and account management skills
• Developing complex, bespoke proposals and tasks to stay ahead in a competitive market
• Constantly seeking innovative ways to improve services we offer to our clients, including identifying opportunities to offer multi-disciplinary approaches to best serve our clients
• Working with Business Intelligence management peers to foster a positive and inclusive environment for the entire team

Role tasks and responsibilities

Marketing and business development

• Define and implement competitive business strategies and well-crafted business plans designed to expand the company’s standing with its clients
• Consistently develop the company’s positioning with its clients to enhance business development in close co-ordination with the other practice areas, and secure higher fee-earning engagements
• Identify opportunities to differentiate Control Risks services by applying crisis management, fraud and forensics, and political and country risk methodologies from other practice areas
• Increase business generated from clients across the South-East Asia region by a percentage agreed in annual targets
• Support development of technical and operational innovations
• Support to ensure the Business Intelligence & Compliance revenue targets are met or exceeded
• Represent Control Risks at events and other business development functions and assist in developing Control Risks’ profile within the region.
• Work closely with other regional BI teams on business development initiatives
• Foster thriving client relationships, including exploiting cross-selling opportunities to relevant parts of the business
• Take our clients to higher and broader levels of service; expand the relationship by service and geography
  

Project work

• Produce high quality work ensuring that errors and inconsistencies are identified and addressed and that findings from different teams are seamlessly integrated into a final report.
• Multi-task – oversee multiple assignments, create project teams, set plans, deliverables and project budgets
• Manage output from direct reports: supervise projects, ensure rigorous quality control and oversee delivery of service
• Ensure projects are priced, structured and managed effectively to deliver on profit and within margin targets
• Contribute to good cash flow by invoicing in a timely fashion and participating in the collection process
• Design and implement strategy to ensure excellent coverage by expanding our network of resources and capabilities
  

Practice and team management

• Lead, develop and coach a high-performing practice team
  Invest in the ongoing enhancement and development of the team, colleagues, service line and client relationships
• Identify and resolve skill gaps and recruit and retain high calibre consultants in consultation with local management
• Set, and periodically review, objectives in line with company policy
• Manage performance and offer specialist training in order to develop practice team
• Manage effectively the commercial aspects of this practice, which include overall analysis of projects undertaken to ensure targets for profitability, utilisation and realisation are met
• Participate in financial control of practice including budget planning

Role requirements

• Specific experience of effectively selling Business Intelligence & Compliance consulting services to clients
• Understanding of the complexities of carrying out business intelligence in the South-East Asia markets.
• Extensive and demonstrable experience of operating within a commercial environment
• Proven track record of successful project management and gaining repeat business from clients
• Quantified track record of building new business
• Proven experience of effectively managing a team to perform highly and meet/exceed given targets
• Proven experience of successfully building effective and strong client relationships, being the preferred partner of choice
• Commercial experience across South-East Asia and understanding of that market and its specific characteristics in terms of corporate investigation services
• Proven ability to work with and interpret management accounts
• Advanced skills in research, business intelligence, analysis and report writing
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ultimate responsibility for reviewing and ensuring documents written in profession business English are “client-ready”
• Close attention to detail
• Ability to task and manage subcontractors for market enquiries
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple deadlines under time pressure
• Demonstrable strong people management skills
• Methodical approach and strong project management skills
• Experience of managing volume screening engagements welcomed
• Extensive and demonstrable experience of operating within a commercial environment
• Demonstrable commercial acumen when planning and pricing projects in terms of time, resources and outcomes

About the Role

Base Location: Perth, Glasgow, Aberdeen or Inverness (relocation assistance available for candidates not currently living in Scotland)

Salary: £121,800 - £182,600 + car /car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

About the Role

SSEN Transmissions Pathway to 2030 programme is one of the biggest investment programmes in the north of Scotland for almost a century. This £20bn programme will help unlock cleaner, more secure energy for generations to come.

As a result of our continued growth, we have a unique opportunity for a Chief Network Engineer who will be responsible for developing technical specifications and standards, assuring network design and quality and driving technical innovation. This is a key leadership role in ensuring the existing c£5b Transmission network can operate safely and reliably and ensuring that the annual £600m+ construction programme has the necessary technical support for design and construction purposes.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

* Technical and Design Authority for SSEN Transmission, ensuring all plant and equipment used on the transmission network is assessed as fit for purpose against relevant standards and providing independent verification that engineering designs produced by project teams comply with end-user expectations and specifications and meet statutory and regulatory requirements.

* Leading a team of specialized engineering staff to provide technical and design assurance to all Transmission functions and to create, monitor and amend the technical specifications for all plant, apparatus and equipment employed on the system. You'll also lead the National HVDC Centre at Cumbernauld, the UKs only national facility for HVDC simulation and development.

* Responsible for the oversight of technical quality across the asset lifecycle including factory and site acceptance and contractor technical quality performance during project delivery, commissioning, and operation. Ensuring technical quality by developing an internal technical quality and supply chain quality management system, introducing internal customer quality management systems.

* Facilitating strong engineering and technical communities across the business.

* Working with internal and external stakeholders to review, assess and approve innovative technologies for use on the network, ensuring that where technology changes are proposed that they are fully evaluated, and risks and opportunities understood.

* Deputising for the Director of Asset Management and Operations as and when required.

What do I need?

To be considered for this role you should:

* Be a Chartered Electrical Engineer and fellow of (or working towards) The IET or other institution.

* Have extensive experience in engineering roles related to power system networks and experience in large capital project planning and delivery.

* Be experienced in leading and developing large teams of engineering and technical staff.

* Demonstrate the ability to understand and challenge complex engineering concepts across a wide range of engineering disciplines.

* Have the ability to collaborate with key technical stakeholders including academia, OEMs and project partners and actively participate, challenge, and approve technical designs and proposals.

About our Business

SSEN Transmission owns and operates the electricity transmission network in the north of Scotland, transporting energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, providing a safe and reliable supply of electricity to the communities it serves. Home to some of the UK's greatest resources of renewable energy, SSEN Transmission is playing a critical role in the transition to a low carbon future, developing, building, maintaining and operating a network for net zero.

What's in it for you?

We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

What happens now?

All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the closing date to let you know the outcome. If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment process, please contact

Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes, you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered. What are we looking for from you? Proven experience in delivering above expected outcomes and a strong technical capability within the dams industry A passion for mentoring and leadership You are positive, and see challenges as opportunities to innovate, collaborate and grow Excellent written and verbal communication skills You enjoy developing and nurturing relationships with internal stakeholders, clients as well as the local industry, whether through project work, client initiatives or industry associations A degree in Civil, Structural or Geotechnical Engineering or a related discipline (essential). If you are an experienced Dams professional looking to take the next step in your career, or you are coming from another country to establish yourself in Australia, we would love to hear from you. For…

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Chief Engineer - Good Salary - Permanent

Defence and Aviation Systems - East Midlands Area

A Chief Engineer is required to join a market leading Innovative Defence Systems and Aviation Company. The Chief Engineer will be responsible for leading and motivating engineering teams to generate engineering solutions that meet the Customer needs. The Chief Engineer will be the first signatory for formal engineering documentation according to company processes ensuring the delivery of all engineering aspects of the programme whilst meeting the governance required within the business. The Chief Engineer will work in collaboration with the VP of Programmes, Programme Managers and Chief Technical Officer to lead on all technical and engineering guidance to support the project team in delivering various programmes. The Chief Engineer will have an extensive background in engineering with demonstratable experience in successfully defining and leading the delivery of engineering projects.

Chief Engineer - Key Responsibilities

• Act as the design/technical authority for allocated programmes
• Attend customer meetings as design authority for company
• Collaborate with various stakeholders, including Parent Companies when required
• Define any project specific processes, practices and tools to be used to ensure delivery
• Ensure the delivery of all engineering aspects whilst meeting the governance required
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and industry standards
• Lead multi-disciplined engineering teams to meet the Customers' needs
• Oversee and manage the engineering team, providing leadership and guidance
• Ensure the highest of standards and professionalism
• Plan and prioritise activities required to deliver the programme and/or solution
• Support the Chief Technical Officer as required for R&D
• Technical response to the any bids and new business opportunities
• Support the Chief Technical Officer on all engineering aspects
• Support the Configuration Control Committee internal and external as required
• Support the Safety committee(s) as defined in the Safety Management Plan.

Technical Skills, Qualifications and Experience for the Chief Engineer

• MEng engineering degree or equivalent and Ideally a Chartered Engineering status
• Ability to work within defined compliance and processing structures
• Ability to support, lead and coach people with clear and concise communication skills
• Effective stakeholder management skills and good business and commercial awareness
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy with strong organisational skills
• Experience in a similar role within an engineering discipline, preferably aerospace
• An understanding of safety and airworthiness principles
• An understanding of air vehicle systems and sub-systems
• Practical experience of leading and/or managing a technical systems programme
• Strong technical background within requirements capture and system design
• Good experience with integration & test, qualification and certification
• Ability to work independently as well as being a team player
• A positive 'can do' attitude with the ability to deliver exceptional customer service
• Creative and resourceful under pressure and forward thinking
• Able to prioritise workload with minimal supervision, in order to meet deadlines
• Willingness and ability to travel to overseas and in the UK occasionally

**Security Clearance will be required for this role and therefore only applications from candidates that hold this or able to obtain this will be considered**

If you feel you meet the requirements for the role of the Chief Engineer then apply directly or contact Peter Heap at Jonathan Lee Recruitment. Either Direct Line 01384 446127 or email suitable MS Word CV's to peter.heap@jonlee.co.uk

In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included